In a message dated 4/14/99 12:31:33 PM EST, TeamZ3@aol.com writes:
>I'll have to totally disagree with my codriver for the event on this one. I
>was working in full view of Saturday's optional starting slalom. Everyone
>who went to the right gave up to much on the entry and then got pinched off
>on the left turn following the exit and gave up too much speed again. Those
>who went to the left were smoother and faster in and out. The 2.8 Z3 coupe
>would have lost too much on both ends, at least on the tires we used for
that
>day. Those I know of who tried both directions chose the left for their
>final run.
>
>IMO, anyone who went fast on the right would have gone even faster on the
>left.
Perhaps, but you have to take into account that starting on the right
shortened the distance you drove through the slalom itself at both ends, and
that the left turn at the end of the slalom led into another turn, not a
straight.
Absent any section times, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on
which way was faster through that particular part of the course.
And speaking of Roger's course(s), I'll have to agree with everyone else who
has praised them as being 2 of the best courses I've seen lately. And a big
thank you to everyone in Texas Region who had a hand in putting on this event,
it really was great.
GH Sharp
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